IEEE Robotics and Automation Technical Field Award (TFA)

About the Award

Description: The award is presented for contributions in the field of robotics and automation. It can be presented to an individual or team of up to three in number. The contributions can include but are not limited to: manufacturing automation, robotics and automation in unstructured environments, sensor design, integration and fusion, robot design, modeling, planning and control, methodologies for robotics and automation, and the quality of the nomination.Established: 2002Prize: Bronze medal, certificate and $10,000 honorariumFunding: IEEE Robotics and Automation SocietyEligibility: Any person may be nominated for a TFA or may nominate a candidate, regardless of IEEE member status. Certain exceptions, to avoid conflict of interest or multiple awards for the same work are stated in the award guidelinesBasis for Judging: IEEE Technical Field Awards CouncilPresentation: Presented by the President or member of the Board of Directors of IEEE at an IEEE-RAS sponsored conference

Winners of this Award

2019Zexiang Li and and Tao Wang “For contributions to the development and commercialization of civilian drones, aerial imaging technology, robotics engineering advancement, innovation, and entrepreneurship”

2018Matthew T. Mason"For Scientific and educational contributions to the mechanics of manipulation enabling real-world robot autonomy, and for leadership in robotics"

2017Oussama Khatib"For contributions to the development of robot control and human-centered and humanoid robotics, and leadership in the robotics community"